as in compromise
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement
it will take some negotiation, but I think we can get each side to agree to a cease-fire
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Recent Examples of negotiation
What the country needs economically, for the good of everyone, is a different approach to strategy and negotiation.
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Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
In 2023, county officials scuttled negotiations by refusing to continue serving as an intermediary between the company and ICE after loud opposition from residents.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2025
Jonathan Powell, Britain’s national-security adviser, who helped to broker the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland, took a leading role in the negotiations, and there were subsequent meetings between the two sides in March and in April.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union, citing a lack of progress in current trade negotiations.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
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Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
In 2023, county officials scuttled negotiations by refusing to continue serving as an intermediary between the company and ICE after loud opposition from residents.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2025
Jonathan Powell, Britain’s national-security adviser, who helped to broker the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland, took a leading role in the negotiations, and there were subsequent meetings between the two sides in March and in April.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union, citing a lack of progress in current trade negotiations.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negotiation
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Best Sleeper Sofa Pottery Barn Shasta Reversible Chaise Sleeper Sectional Specs Hosting guests in a small space requires some compromise, but any consummate host knows that good hospitality doesn’t come in the form of a saggy air mattress.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
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Eventually, a compromise was struck and the England international will now move with immediate effect.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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When is consensus required, and when can someone act independently?—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Still, analysts have a consensus hold rating and a price target that suggests 16% upside ahead.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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“Negotiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negotiation. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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